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Orakpo on RG3: 'He'll be able to turn it around once' he's healthy

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

He may be now with the Titans, but former Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo still thinks Robert Griffin III can succeed in Washington, D.C., according to NFL.com. Orakpo said in an interview with Sirius XM on Thursday that if the 25-year-old quarterback can stay healthy, he'll "prove everybody wrong."

"I always tried to stay positive with him when he was handling all that adversity that he was going through," said Orakpo, who shared a locker next to Griffin when he was in Washington. "I think he'll be able to turn it around once he's able to stay healthy, and (he'll) prove everybody wrong. And don't be too much worried about the criticism and the bad stuff that goes around being the quarterback of a big-time franchise like the Redskins. I think it will turn around eventually for him, once he stays healthy and kind of, you know, eliminates all the negativity around him."

The Titans announced five signings, which includes bringing on former Redskins defensive end Brian Orakpo.

The Titans also made official the signings of outside linebacker Derrick Morgan, tight end Anthony Fasano, kicker Ryan Succop and defensive end Karl Klug.

Earlier Friday, FOX Sports 1 reported that Orakpo agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with the Titans. Orakpo was the 13th overall pick in the 2009 draft and made Pro Bowls in 2009, 2010 and 2013.

Morgan re-signed with the Titans on a four-year, $30 million deal, according to CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora. The Titans took him 16th overall in the 2010 draft.

Fasano caught 25 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns with the Chiefs a year ago. After five years with the Chiefs, Succop hit 19 of 22 on field goals and a perfect 27 of 27 on extra points in his first year with the Titans in 2014.

Klug, a fifth-round pick in 2011, re-signed with the Titans to a long-term deal. In four seasons with Tennessee, he's recorded 101 tackles, 14.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Orakpo will hit the open market at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday if he is not re-signed by the Redskins. The Titans and Falcons are also in the mix for the pass rusher. He's also open to returning to Washington at the right price.

Orakpo had 24 tackles and half a sack in an injury-shortened seven-game season last year. In 2013, he recorded 10 sacks and an interception return for a touchdown.